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- 3 Hidden Causes of Joint Pain - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.3 Hidden Reasons Your Joints Are Sore No matter where you go these days, you’re sure to run into someone hunched over their cell phone, thumbs deftly typing out a text message. Americans now send millions of text messages every day. If you guessed complaints of sore hands and thumbs are on ...
Views: 2310 - Study: Frequent Shoppers Live Longer - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.Study: Frequent Shoppers Live Longer It’s a shopaholic’s dream. Serous research now suggests your favorite activity may contribute to a longer life. That’s right. Scientists in Taiwan looked at the shopping habits of 1,841 mature adults, and discovered something odd. Over a 10-year period, ...
Views: 1007 - This Nutrient has Anti-Aging Power - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.“Heart Health” Nutrient Does Much More Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant. It’s found in wine, peanuts and a few other plants. You may have heard a lot about resveratrol and heart health. But studies show it may have many other benefits. When it comes to heart health, resveratrol is ...
Views: 953 - Wow! Being romantic Can be really Healthy, Too - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.Valentine’s Day: Love and Good Health It feels great when your spouse or special someone remembers you on Valentine’s Day. But did you know they may be doing much more than just sharing their feelings. They might be boosting your health, too. Here’s how to turn the romance of Valentine’s Day ...
Views: 910 - Create a Personal Oasis of Calm - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.Nature’s Shortcut to Peacefulness 100 years ago, most Americans still lived on farms or in small towns. The telegraph ruled the world of communication. There were no airplanes, televisions or computers. And the buggy whip industry was still going strong. We live in a different world today. ...
Views: 978 - Simple Secret to Staying Spry for Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jaime L.Spry for Life… in About an Hour a Week It’s one of the great tragedies of modern medicine. Americans are living longer than ever. But many aren’t enjoying those extra years the way they should. Here in southern Florida, I see this tragedy played out over and over. Wonderful people living ...
Views: 779 - 3 Hidden Causes of Long-Term Pain - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Hidden Causes Boost Risk of Long-term Pain up to 254% I may be seeing a lot more patients with neck and shoulder pain this year. Why? Because a single hidden cause of neck and shoulder pain put nearly 67 million people at risk in 2011 alone. And most of these people weren’t at risk the year ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - 60 Million People at Risk... Millions are Unaware - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Why Blood Pressure Matters If nearly 60 million Americans came down with a deadly fever, it would be the plague of the century. That’s a quarter of the adult population. We’d immediately mobilize every medical resource to bring the problem under control. But what if a quarter of our ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - Secrets to a Long and Happy Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Secrets to a Long and Happy Life “Always keep your smile. That’s how I explain my long life.” – Jeanne Calment It seems as though almost everyone has a theory about how to live to be 100. Jeanne Louise Calment is one whose advice I can’t ignore. Ms. Calment – once the world’s oldest woman ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Live "Younger" with These Simple Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Jaime L.Live “Younger” with These Simple Anti-aging Secrets You may have heard the news recently. A Hollywood actress is suing a popular movie website for revealing her age. At 40, she’s afraid she won’t be offered any parts, because she’s “too old” for age-obsessed Hollywood. The problem is, 40 ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Herbs to help you defeat holiday stress - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Herbs to Help You Defeat Holiday Stress Most of us look forward to the holidays. It’s a time for family, friends and planning for the New Year. But it can also be a season of stress. There’s so much to accomplish… but very little time. And wintry weather can make completing your to-do list ...
Views: 784 - An important announcement and the simple secrets of happiness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Dear Best Life Reader, Hello, it’s Jaime here with an exciting announcement! At Best Life Herbals, we are always striving for innovative ways to improve our customer service, and we’ll take every measure possible to ensure your satisfaction. Our latest effort has been to move our ...
Views: 703 - Boost your brain, heart and more… in 1 easy step - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Boost Your Brain, Heart & More… in 1 Easy Step Imagine if one simple trick could… • Help you get control of your blood sugar and weight • Promote strong, healthy vision • Support safer blood pressure levels • Cut your risk of heart trouble up to 30% • Promote clearer thinking and a ...
Views: 714 - Stay limber at 70… 80… 90… and beyond - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Spry and Flexible for Life Almost everyone knows somebody who’s “spry for their age.” There are 70-year-olds hiking up mountains, octogenarian kayakers and even marathoners who top the century mark. More than once I’ve overheard someone commenting that these folks just have “good genes.” ...
Views: 2069 - Build heart health, lose weight the high-fat way - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jaime L.Build Heart Health; Lose Weight the High-Fat Way They’re among the highest-fat foods on the planet. Some of them contain over 80% of their calories as fat. Yet they’re heart-health champs that can even help you lose weight. And here are just a few of their other benefits… • They support ...
Views: 702 - "Magic" Mineral Supports Your Heart, Thyroid, Mind, and More - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jaime L.“Magic” Mineral Supports Your Heart, Thyroid, Mind and More I’ve written to you before about an underactive thyroid. It’s an easy problem for doctors to miss. The signs may be there, but they could be caused by almost anything. If your thyroid is underactive, you may feel tired or weak… ...
Views: 1198 - Be Leaner and Sexier for the Long Haul - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jaime L.Be Leaner and Sexier for the Long Haul “It’s not my fault. It’s my hormones.” Back when I was a kid, we always seemed to have one classmate who blamed their weight on hormones. We didn’t know what hormones were… but we were sure it was a flimsy excuse. We were wrong. If you’ve tried ...
Views: 764 - Secrets for Staying Healthy During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jaime L.Stay Healthy This Winter with These Simple Secrets The holidays are coming up fast… and so is the season of winter misery. There’s nothing like a runny nose, sore throat, and congestion to take all the fun out of your holidays. But a few simple tricks can cut your risk of missing the ...
Views: 858 - Are You Taking Deadly Supplements? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jaime L.New Study Says Taking Vitamins Bad for Your Health You may have read about a “shocking” new vitamin study. It’s getting a lot of press coverage… because it trashes vitamin supplements. In fact, the study determined that taking many supplements may actually shorten your life. I’m ...
Views: 1024 - A Simple Way to Boost Bone Health - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Jaime L.An Easy Way to Boost Bone Strength Ask most doctors for the easiest way to improve your health, and they’ll probably tell you to lose any extra weight you’re carrying. It’s sort of a stock medical answer. And it’s almost always true. But for some people – especially mature women – weight ...
Views: 853 - This Vitamin is the Real “Brain Food” - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.This Vitamin Is the Real “Brain Food” The B vitamins are often known as energy vitamins. They’re involved in almost every process related to producing energy. One of them – vitamin B12 – also helps you make red blood cells. It helps your nervous system run smoothly and it’s critical to making ...
Views: 849 - Natural Back Relief Secrets - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.Get Rid of Back Pain Naturally with These 3 Herbs Americans spend billions of dollars every year looking for relief from back pain. It’s one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits. And it’s easy to understand why. An aching back can keep you awake at night… and keep you away from your ...
Views: 742 - New Study Points to How to Delay the Effects of Age - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.New Study Points to How to Delay the Effects of Age Modern medicine has been able to help us live longer, but not healthier. As we get older, our risk for a host of health problems rises. But imagine if you could live well into your 90’s and beyond with a strong heart, a clear mind and stay ...
Views: 711 - Simple Heart Health Secrets for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.Boomers: Easy Ways to Cut Your Risk of Heart Trouble We Baby Boomers are an adventurous generation. But some of the items on our “bucket lists” – and even everyday activities – can put a strain on our aging hearts. For example, running a marathon has become a common item on Boomers’ bucket ...
Views: 893 - Forgotten Pain Reliever Gets Remarkable Results - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.Get More Relief by Boosting Your Natural Pain-Killers Many pain relievers have less effect over time. When you first use them, they may provide a very high level of relief. But with regular use, you find yourself taking more and more… just to get the same relief. But what if a pain reliever ...
Views: 868 - How Text Messaging Could Save your Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.Before You Make Another Call… I’ve written to you about cell phone safety before. Cell phones emit radiation. This radiation penetrates into your head, heating delicate tissues. In fact, it’s the same kind of radiation created by microwave ovens. You see, microwaves cause water molecules to ...
Views: 917 - Hidden Signs of Heart Trouble for Women - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jaime L.A Woman’s “Secret Signs” of Heart Trouble When I talk to patients, I’m surprised by how many women think of heart trouble as a “man’s issue.” For several generations, that may have been true. But it isn’t any longer. Women account for almost half the serious heart events recorded each year. ...
Views: 768 - Should You Worry About the Latest Media Frenzy? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.Hello, it’s Jaime. Please keep an eye out for Best Life Herbal’s Fall 2011 catalog in your mail! If it hasn’t arrived yet, it will be in your mailbox very soon, and it features great products you don’t want to miss. Nutranol Rx contains 12 proven joint pain fighters so powerful; they are ...
Views: 1453 - When Raising Your Cholesterol Level is Good for You - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.When Raising Your Cholesterol Level Is Good for You The medical establishment has been telling you to lower your cholesterol levels for ages. As a result, cholesterol-lowering drugs have become a top seller for the drug companies, with annual sales in the billions. But here’s the ...
Views: 735 - The Hidden Cause of Fatigue - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.A Dangerous Cause of Fatigue Doctors Often Miss Do you feel tired or dragged out during the day… even after a good night’s sleep? Do you find yourself ready for bed hours sooner than you used to? Or maybe you just don’t feel very energized. If so, you may be one of more than 12 million ...
Views: 841 - The Hidden Attack on Your Manhood - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.Getting Back Your “Male Mojo” After they reach a certain age, most men I know begin to worry about their masculinity. It may be thinning hair… an expanding waistline… or a little less action in the bedroom. They just don’t feel they’re “as much of a man” as they used to be. Many of my ...
Views: 1279 - This Anti-Aging Secret is Absolutely Free! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.How to Slow the Effects of Aging – It’s Fast, Easy and Free When I was growing up, everyone’s grandmother shared little bits of folk wisdom… time-tested sayings they could offer at the appropriate moment. One that didn’t make much sense to this little boy was “Laughter is the best ...
Views: 746 - Eliminate Stuffy Sinuses with this Ancient Secret - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jaime L.Simple, Natural Secret Lets You Breathe Easier Besides an annual physical, more people visit their doctors for sinus trouble than for any other reason. Chances are, you’ve done it yourself. About 32 million Americans suffer regularly with stuffiness, post-nasal drip, headaches and other ...
Views: 1140 - This Superfood Beats Any Pill - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jaime L.If they could patent it, it would make Big Pharma richer than any drug on the market. It boosts heart health… strengthens your immune system… kills drug-resistant bacteria… may help your body process blood sugar more efficiently… feeds the good bacteria in your gut… promotes better blood ...
Views: 1161 - The Hidden Cause of Brain Fog and Broken Bones - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jaime L.Over the years, I’ve talked to thousands of patients about aging. One of the biggest fears they mention is “slipping away.” So many have watched a loved one go from a little confusion to not recognizing even their close family members. It’s a heart-breaking process. Many problems can cause ...
Views: 1821 - An Immune System Booster That Does Much More - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jaime L.Beta-glucans may be the most powerful nutrients you’ve never heard of. They have a profound effect on the immune system. And we’re discovering other ways they boost health all the time. Best of all, studies show they can help with some of today’s most common health problems. And they may be ...
Views: 881 - Secrets for shorter, safer hospital stays - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.If you find yourself or a loved one in the hospital, it can be a pretty scary experience. Everyone there is so busy, sometimes it hard to get answers to your questions. And that only makes things worse. Here are 3 little-known secrets that can take some of the worry out of a hospital stay… ...
Views: 850 - Surprising health mistakes with water - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.I always encourage my patients to drink plenty of water. After all, 60% of your body weight is water. Mild dehydration can lead to dry skin, headaches, constipation and fatigue. As it grows worse, you may develop a fever, low blood pressure or even heart problems. So staying hydrated is ...
Views: 1190 - Tiny secret boosts mood & busts stress - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.Many people turn to chocolate when they’re feeling blue. But a recent study suggests they might be better off reaching for something smaller… much, much smaller. In the past, I’ve written to you about how probiotics – the friendly bacteria in your gut – can boost your health… Probiotics ...
Views: 770 - News story puts your heart at risk - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.You probably saw the recent headlines. Salt is no longer the enemy. Newly published research, they said, “proved” salt isn’t the health threat we thought. Many articles seemed to say there’s no need to watch your salt intake. I’m sure a lot of people breathed a sigh of relief when they heard ...
Views: 815 - Eat like a linebacker and lose weight - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.A 2-ounce (dry) serving of spaghetti packs more than 200 calories. And because it’s almost pure carbohydrate, it’ll put your blood sugar through the roof. Now imagine eating 3 ounces of noodles – half again as much – at a cost of exactly zero calories. Zero carbs. And no big spike in your ...
Views: 1097 - Banish heartburn for good - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.You’ve enjoyed a wonderful night out with family or friends. The restaurant was terrific… excellent food, a nice wine, dessert and coffee afterwards. You can’t believe the evening went by so fast. But by the time you get home, you have a problem. It’s that painful burning in your chest that ...
Views: 929 - The end of the dentist’s drill? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Jaime L.Imagine never having to face your dentist’s drill again. No more needles… no more “floppy lips” or embarrassing drooling afterwards… and no more pain. Doctors at Britain’s University of Leeds may have just made the drill obsolete. Their breakthrough actually helps teeth reverse decay and ...
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